When I moved to my new apartment amidst a pandemic, I made sure to furnish it with four kitchen essentials before moving in. I can’t do without a toaster, microwave, electric kettle, and water filter. If I can only choose one I’ll definitely choose a water filter and fortunately I get the hang of it […]
Minimalism
I Bought the Cheapest Table in IKEA
Yes, I bought the cheapest table that I can find in IKEA. Let me know if you find something cheaper that what I found and would gladly update this post. I am all for finding good deals. I was lucky enough to buy Tärendö while there’s still stock last month and had it delivered in […]
Why I Love Gifting Watches
Tis the season for gift giving. Or any time of the year. Cash is the easiest and fastest way to give through online money transfer like Remitly. For OFWs like me it’s best to send balikbayan box before holidays. Send food for Noche Buena or gifts. Speaking of gifts, I noticed that I like giving […]
Life Update December 2020: More Time at Home
Where did time go this year? We all know how horrible the year 2020 is. I only want the last few days of the year to swiftly pass by without any hiccups. When lockdown was implemented in March, I was one of the few lucky ones to keep working. Fortunately the commute is short and […]
Moving to a New Place in Times of Pandemic
It’s more than a month now since I moved to a new apartment. I mentioned my plan to get a new apartment in my 2019 Financial Review before the pandemic caused a worldwide quarantine aka the “new normal.” Alas, it’s my first time to leave on my own. I felt like singing On My Own […]
Botanie Vegan Puffer: a Minimalist Spring and Fall Jacket
It took me a long time to find my travel backpack (CabinZero). The same thing happened when I was looking for a minimalist spring and fall jacket. When my old jacket didn’t fit for some reason, it took me a year to find Botanie Vegan Puffer by Aritzia. My winter coat and hoodie are made […]